Is this everything I need for a basic 2 keg system?

[TandemTails]

I'm finally making the jump to kegging and want to make sure I have all the parts necessary for setting up a 2 keg system. I have a small fridge that i've been using as a fermentation chamber that should fit 2 corny kegs just fine. I took advantage of the refurbished ball lock keg sale on Adventures in Homebrewing

Here's what I have as needing right now:
* 10lb CO2 tank
* Dual pressure regulator (for serving 2 beers at different pressures) Amazon link
* keg/regulator connectors Amazon link
* picnic taps (going to forego the tap tower for now) Amazon link
* 16' of 3/16" tubing for beer line (8' each)
* 6' of 5/16" tubing for gas line from regulator to keg (3' each)
* tubing for gas line from CO2 tank to regulator (i'm not sure what kind to get. is there a special connector or will any 5/16" line do?)

Does all that sound good to start with? I figured I'd go with the slightly larger CO2 tank in case I decide to get a keezer and have another keg or two hooked up. Also, do you have a suggestion on where to get a used CO2 tank? I figure i'd just exchange it when i get it filled for the first time so I don't see a reason to get a new one. Plus if I exchange it then i know it's certified as well.

 

[TexasDroughtBrewery]

I'm finally making the jump to kegging and want to make sure I have all the parts necessary for setting up a 2 keg system. I have a small fridge that i've been using as a fermentation chamber that should fit 2 corny kegs just fine. I took advantage of the refurbished ball lock keg sale on Adventures in Homebrewing

Here's what I have as needing right now:
* 10lb CO2 tank
* Dual pressure regulator (for serving 2 beers at different pressures) Amazon link
* keg/regulator connectors Amazon link
* picnic taps (going to forego the tap tower for now) Amazon link
* 16' of 3/16" tubing for beer line (8' each)
* 6' of 5/16" tubing for gas line from regulator to keg (3' each)
* tubing for gas line from CO2 tank to regulator (i'm not sure what kind to get. is there a special connector or will any 5/16" line do?)

Does all that sound good to start with? I figured I'd go with the slightly larger CO2 tank in case I decide to get a keezer and have another keg or two hooked up. Also, do you have a suggestion on where to get a used CO2 tank? I figure i'd just exchange it when i get it filled for the first time so I don't see a reason to get a new one. Plus if I exchange it then i know it's certified as well.

I use this for CO2 tubing

http://www.beveragefactory.com/draf...8&cadevice=c&gclid=CJPpuNGEl9ACFQIKaQodr6QHAg

Honestly, I would check craigslist for a C02 tank, you can buy them new but a 5# tank cost me like $100 bucks new and honestly, i regret buying it new b/c when you exchange it you get a dirty used one anyway. Since they can't be sold or shipped with gas in it...you will exchange that brand new bottle first thing. So look around on sites for a used tank. My LHBS has used tanks, and ebay might also if you don't have any luck on CL.

 

[cegan09]

I bought a brand new tank, and I refuse to swap it out. There are a couple local welding shops that will fill it for me instead of swapping it out.

Otherwise list looks good. I think you'll grow sick of the picnic tap quickly. A tower really is better.

 

[Terek]

thats all you need. 8 foot is good for beer lines, but i prefer 10-12 foot. It reduces foaming greatly. Especially for picnic taps, which are notorious for foaming. The longer the beer line, the less foam

 

[TexasDroughtBrewery]

I bought a brand new tank, and I refuse to swap it out. There are a couple local welding shops that will fill it for me instead of swapping it out.

Otherwise list looks good. I think you'll grow sick of the picnic tap quickly. A tower really is better.

Thats pretty cool, I know id rather have a new shiny one than an old beat up tank but I don't know of a place that fills them up. I will check for welding shops around.

 

[bishop1605]

thats all you need. 8 foot is good for beer lines, but i prefer 10-12 foot. It reduces foaming greatly. Especially for picnic taps, which are notorious for foaming. The longer the beer line, the less foam

My current single keg setup has 5' of beer line and a picnic tap. I serve are like 4 psi and get great pours.

 

[brewbama]

I recommend a QD with a check valve on the gas side. https://www.williamsbrewing.com/CMB-GAS-BALL-LOCK-FITTING-WITH-CHECK-VALVE-P3358.aspx

 

[MagicMatt]

* keg/regulator connectors

These are "ball lock keg couplers" or "ball lock keg quick disconnects". Also, that image shows 2 different connector types (mfl swivel flare vs barbed), but that price is a bit steep. Save yourself some money and get them from Ritebrew.com, you'll have a hard time finding them cheaper ($12+ from Amazon vs <$8 from Ritebrew. Gray is gas and black is liquid.

* picnic taps (going to forego the tap tower for now)

Again, Ritebrew has these for almost 1/2 the cost.

* 16' of 3/16" tubing for beer line (8' each)

8ft is likely not going to be enough. Use this line length calculator to determine how long your lines should be for a foam-free pour.

* tubing for gas line from CO2 tank to regulator (i'm not sure what kind to get. is there a special connector or will any 5/16" line do?)

There is no tubing to connect the CO2 tank to the regulator. The regulator attaches directly to the CO2 tank. The only gas line you'll need is from each regulator to the gas QD on the keg (the gray one mentioned above), and the 3ft you have allocated should be sufficient.


Some other things you'll need:

- Keg lube. It's a must have.
- Tubing clamps. Unless you expect to attach the tubing another way.
- If you go with the MFL quick disconnects, you'll need swivel nuts/flares as well. If you go with the barbed disconnects you won't need this.
- It probably wouldn't hurt to pick up a couple spare O-ring sets too for the kegs.

 

[MagicMatt]

I recommend a QD with a check valve on the gas side. https://www.williamsbrewing.com/CMB-GAS-BALL-LOCK-FITTING-WITH-CHECK-VALVE-P3358.aspx

The regulator he listed has check valves built-in, no need for extra external ones.

My current single keg setup has 5' of beer line and a picnic tap. I serve are like 4 psi and get great pours.

What temp are you serving your beers (and what level are you carbing to) that you are only serving at 4psi? Even at 32°F, which is lower than I've ever heard anyone serving beer at, 4psi would yield <2.0 volumes of CO2. While this might work for some styles, I can't imagine this is desirable as a standard for all of your beers.

 

[user 205607]

I admit I didn't price out your purschase. Take a look at Keg Connection, everything from one place with $7.99 shipping. http://www.kegconnection.com/2-faucet-basic-homebrew-kegerator-kit/

Recommend 10' serving lines per keg.